When we think of pedestrian accidents, we automatically think of pedestrians getting struck by vehicles at crosswalks. However, pedestrian accidents can happen even without any vehicle in site. More specifically, pedestrians can find themselves injured due to crosswalk trip and fall accidents. If you or a loved one suffered injuries in a crosswalk trip and fall accident, you might have grounds to file a lawsuit. You should explore the legal options available to you as soon as possible.
Here at our law firm, we are ready to help you with your claim. The experts at Normandie Law Firm have decades of experience handling all sorts of personal injury claims, including pedestrian accidents. You can trust that our pedestrian accident lawyers will provide you with the guidance that you need to fight for your rights and fight for your right to recover the settlement that you are owed. If you are ready to discuss your legal options after a crosswalk trip and fall attorney, contact us today.
Crosswalk Trip and Fall Accidents – Some Possible Causes
Trip and fall accidents are among the most common types of personal injury accidents. Trip and fall accidents can occur any time that there is a trip hazard. Examples of trip hazards include the following:
- Potholes
- Broken sidewalks
- Broken concrete and uneven concrete
- Cracked floors
Crosswalks, in general, can get worn out very easily. Normal traffic, weather conditions, and car accidents, for instance, can all affect the quality of the crosswalk. Unfortunately, most people crossing the street are not paying attention to possible defects on the street, as they are more concerned about the danger of oncoming traffic (i.e., beating the light, crossing before the light changes, rushing to finish crossing, etc.).
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Examples of the Injuries Resulting from Crosswalk Trip and Fall Accidents
All trip and fall accidents can result in significant injuries, some of which can include the following:
- Hand and wrist injuries
- Foot and ankle injuries
- Knee injuries
- Fractures
- Dislocations
- Lacerations
- Scrapes and bruises
Of course, any incident that occurs on a crosswalk leaves victims at risk of being struck by vehicles, which can result in even more devastating injuries. Regardless of the specific injuries that you or a loved one suffered in a trip and fall accident at a crosswalk, it is essential that you seek legal assistance as soon as possible.
Your Right to Sue for a Crosswalk Trip and Fall Accident
After your accident, you might be asking yourself the following questions:
- Can I sue if I tripped and fell after my foot fell into a pothole?
- Do I have the right to sue if I tripped and fell because of a crack in the crosswalk?
- Can I sue for my injuries if my leg fell into a pothole?
- Can I sue if I tripped because of a crack in the crosswalk when I was crossing the street?
Yes – you could have the right to sue. Your right to sue for a trip and fall accident caused by a defective crosswalk is based on the fact that the city has the responsibility to keep crosswalks safe. City agencies are responsible for road maintenance, which includes crosswalks. Potholes of crosswalks, broken concrete, etc. represent a breached duty of care – a failure to keep these crosswalks safe for pedestrians. If a trip and fall occurs due to dangerous conditions on a crosswalk, then the city could be liable for all resulting harm.
In other words, you could have the right to sue for the injuries resulting from a crosswalk trip and fall accident. For more information about your right to sue, do not hesitate to reach out to our law firm as soon as possible to speak with a pedestrian accident lawyer with experience in accidents caused by broken crosswalks.
Can I Recover Compensation after a Crosswalk Trip and Fall Accident?
Yes – you could recover compensation for the harm that you suffered in a crosswalk trip and fall accident. A lawyer with experience in accidents caused by potholes on crosswalks can help you recover a fair compensation, which could include compensation for some of the following:
- Medical costs
- Lost wages
- Pain and suffering
- Property damage
- Punitive damage
- Legal fees
Here at our law firm, our lawyers are more than ready to fight for your rights to recover the settlement that you are owed. You can trust that our lawyers are ready to do whatever it takes to get you the maximum recovery available for your crosswalk trip and fall accident claim against the city. For more information about the compensation that you could recover, contact our law firm and request to discuss your claim with our personal injury lawyers experienced in crosswalk trip and fall accidents.
What is the Average Case Value of Crosswalk Trip and Fall Cases?
What is the average case value of these cases? Questions about the typical value of trip and fall accidents are very common. The value of these claims depends on many factors, including the severity of the injuries sustained, the type of medical care needed, the victim’s wage history, etc. Trip and fall accidents that result in minor injuries are typically worth $150,000 or less. Moderate injuries can be associated with higher case values, typically up to $350,000. Trip and fall accidents with severe injuries can be worth over $500,000. In fact, some claims can reach the million-dollar mark. For more information about the value of your crosswalk trip and fall claim, contact our crosswalk trip and fall accident attorneys as soon as possible.
How Long Do I Have to File a Claim? – Understanding the Statute of Limitations
All personal injury claims are subject to a statute of limitations. A statute of limitations establishes the total length of time that claimants have to file their claims. If you fail to file your claim on time, then you could lose your right to file your claim entirely. Because of this, it is essential that you file your claim on time.
How long do I have to file a claim after a crosswalk trip and fall accident? As already mentioned above, you could sue the city for a crosswalk trip and fall accident. Government claims, or lawsuits against city entities, are subject to a strict statute of limitations. Claimants only have 6 months to file an administrative claim against a city entity. The city entity will then have 45 days to respond. If claims are rejected, claimants will have an additional 6 months to file a lawsuit. If there is no response from the city entity, claimants will have 2 years to file a lawsuit. In most cases, however, the city entity will respond on time, meaning that claimants usually only have 6 months to file their accident lawsuits.
What if I miss the 6 month deadline to file a government claim? Can I file a late claim? In some cases, it is possible to request to file a late claim; however, there is no guarantee that you will be able to still file your accident claim. For more information about the time that you have to file your claim, contact the experts here at our law firm immediately. Our lawyers are ready to help you file your crosswalk
Contact Normandie Law Firm Today – Crosswalk Trip and Fall Attorneys
Were you injured in a crosswalk trip and fall accident? If so, you could have the right to file a trip and fall lawsuit and potentially recover a significant amount of compensation. If you are interested in exploring the legal options available for you after your crosswalk trip and fall accident, contact us today. Here at the Normandie Law Firm, our lawyers have the experience necessary to handle your crosswalk trip and fall lawsuit effectively and help you recover the settlement that you are owed.
We are more than happy to help you with your claim. We offer free legal services, which include free consultations and free second opinions. During these free legal services, our lawyers will be available to answer all your questions, address all your concerns, and give you absolutely all the information that you need to either begin or continue your crosswalk trip and fall lawsuit. If you are ready to benefit from our free legal services, contact us as soon as possible.
You can contact us without worrying about anything at all. Our Zero-Fee guarantee ensures that you will not have to pay upfront legal costs for any of our legal services. Similarly, the fact that we work on contingency ensures that our clients will not have to pay any legal fees until winning their claims. If you do not win, you will simply not be responsible for paying anything.
For more information about your legal options after a crosswalk trip and fall accident, contact us today.
